Starting And Stopping - RedMax GZ550 Manuel D'utilisation

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before
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starting:
The chain brake must be engaged when
the chainsaw is started to reduce the
chance of contact with the moving chain
during starting.
Never start a chainsaw unless the bar,
chain and all covers are fitted correctly.
Otherwise the clutch can come loose and
cause personal injuries.
Place the machine on firm ground. Make
sure you have a secure footing and that
the chain cannot touch anything.
Keep people and animals well away from
the working area.
Never wrap the starter cord around your
hand.
Starting: The chain brake should be activated when
starting the chainsaw. Activate the chain brake by pushing
the front hand guard forwards.
Cold engine
Stopswitch; choke (A): Set the choke control in the
choke position by pulling the choke control outwards. This
automatically sets the stop switch to the start position.
Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly (at least 6
times) until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not
be completely filled.
B
Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You
should always use the decompression valve when
STARTING AND STOPPING
A
starting the machine. Once the machine has started the
valve will automatically return to its original setting.
C
Pull the starter handle (D): Pull the starter handle with
your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until
you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then
pull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires. Push in the
choke control as soon as the engine fires which can be
heard through a "puff" sound. Keep on pulling the cord
powerfully until the engine starts.
Warm engine
Ignition; choke (A): The correct choke/start throttle
setting for warm starting is obtained by moving the choke
control to the choke position and then pushing it in again.
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is
obtained by moving the control as stated above.
Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly (at least 6
times) until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not
be completely filled.
Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You
should always use the decompression valve when
starting the machine. Once the machine has started the
valve will automatically return to its original setting.
Pull the starter handle (D): Pull the starter handle with
your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until
you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then
pull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires.
As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the
engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is
achieved by disengaging the throttle lock.
Disengagement is done by gently touching on the throttle
trigger. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch,
clutch drum and brake band.
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